Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) and the Canlubang Sugar Estate (CSE) have collaborated on a P1.4-billion bulk water supply project aimed at enhancing water accessibility in more towns in Laguna.
In a statement on Monday, Aug. 12, Manila Water said that the 25-year partnership between its non-east zone subsidiary and CSE involves the revitalization of the Matang Tubig Spring (MTS) as a water source.
Included in the partnership is the construction of a 13-kilometer water transmission line that will link the MTS Source Upper Box to the Laguna Wellfield Reservoir in LTI Annex, Biñan.
The project will be implemented by MWPV’s construction arm, Manila Water Infratech Solutions, and will be overseen and operated by its operating unit, Estate Water.
The MWPV-CSE Bulk Water Supply Project aims to establish a more sustainable surface water supply rather than conventional groundwater sources, Manila Water said.
Over the next 25 years, Estate Water said it plans to deliver 17 million liters of potable water daily from MTS to Laguna Water, MWPV’s concessionaire in the province of Laguna.
"We are committed to delivering this crucial project with unwavering integrity, efficiency, and a steadfast focus on enhancing the quality of life of customers within our Laguna Water concession area," Melvin John Tan, Manila Water chief operating officer for Non-East Zone and Manila Water Philippine Ventures president said.
“The importance of water cannot be overestimated as an essential and finite resource for the people and nation, and this must be protected and be made sustainable. And this is our responsibility,” Jose Ramon Yulo, CSE president said.
“With the partnership of the Manila Water group and their expertise, and in partnership also with the community, the government, and the Yulo family, we strive to bring this project to fruition,” he added.
Meanwhile, Jocot De Dios, Manila Water president and chief executive officer, assured that Laguna Water is working hard to emulate the best practices of Manila Water in the East Zone and provide the same high level of service to customers in Laguna."
"We will make this work. We always thrive to ensure water reliability to areas we serve within and outside Metro Manila," De Dios added.